Join us on Saturday, December 14 for the Beth Israel Children’s Circle! Children ages 5-12 learn the prayers over the candles, bake donuts and make beeswax candles! Younger children are welcome with a parent. RSVP here to help us ensure enough supplies. Note: this program is designed for children ages 5-12, younger children can attend with a parent.
Listen to Cantor Leon on BBC radio, talking about Jewish attitudes towards the environment: the theme of our recent High Holy Day services; click here!
Enquiring minds want to know: Where is my Membership Renewal Letter? How much are my Dues? Membership renewal notices will go out via email presently. To APPLY for or RENEW your membership for the 2024-25 year, please complete the complete this form. If renewing and none of your information has changed and you just want to send in your dues, please see the membership dues form and remit payment by Thursday, October 31st to remain a member in good standing. Information on how to pay is conveniently included via all of the links above.
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BIC Board President Mark Seigel shared his outgoing Rosh HaShanah address to the community, focused on inclusion and the ‘Big Tent’ approach he has championed during his tenure. Click here for the full content. Mark also highly recommends Meet Robert; Meet Jessica: The Challenge of Jewish Diversity During Difficult Times, a Rosh Hashanah sermon by Rabbi Mark Glickman of Calgary’s temple b’nei tikvah.
To be eligible for a Prize, all you need to do is submit something to the Beth Israel News. For Editorial Guidelines on what we do (and don’t) publish, click here. Your item can be big or small, one time or every week; it can be notice of a typo, words of thanks, or beyond. Every time someone sends in a contribution, their name is entered to win. Once a month (or so), we will draw a name at random, and pick a – perhaps equally random prize.
Mazel tov, Eitan! You are the winner of the Beth Israel News for this month. Your prize is a bag of Munchos (chips, donated to Beth Israel by a kind member, excited about the Ladino nature of their name). To be eligible for a Prize, all you need to do is submit something to the Beth Israel News. For Editorial Guidelines on what we do (and don’t) publish, click here. Your item can be big or small, it can be notice of a typo, words of thanks, or beyond. Once a month (or so), we will draw a name and award a prize.
The Jewish Community Choir aka Yachadeem resume rehearsals Thursday, March 27th and plans to continue through to mid June. For inspiration re: the importance of music in our tradition, and how “singing in a group literally allows us to harmonize with those around us,” see: Higher Than Speech Is Song (thank you Ruby and Ralph). To express your interest in joining the group, complete this brief application.
Do you want to be kept in the loop about Torah study (is it happening? Is there a week off? What is the Parsha, and how can I learn more?) Well, you are in luck! Lily H will be offering regular notices and study resources. To sign up, email Lily.
After a wonderful and engaging discussion of The Art of Leaving, the Beth Israel Book Club is off and running, and invites you to join us to read and discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride, which tells the tale of an American Jewish couple’s struggle and the Black community who unite to help them. The book is available from the Peterborough Public Library in print and electronically. Join us to discuss over snacks at Beth Israel on Thursday, January 30th at 6:30 p.m. RSVP via email appreciated, but not required.